Newest Obsession #3: Pho April 10, 2008
Posted by Peter in : Obessions , trackbackThe most perfect foods are often the simplest. Sure, we all wish we could eat lobster and steak all the time, but if you really think about it, you probably couldn’t. Pho, however, is one of those foods that I think I really could eat every single day. It’s healthy, yet tasty. Light, yet satisfying. It’s one of the few perfect foods (in my opinion). Lucky for us, we live near one of the best pho restaurants around: Pho Saigon in Superior, CO.
We used to live literally across the street, but never actually started eating here till we moved. At least we’re still only a 5 minute drive away. We eat here about once a week on the average, a little less lately. We also just found out that the owner’s husband is from Hawaii (Maui)! What a small world, eh?
What I like best about this place is that it is clean and uncluttered. I’m not just talking about the physical restaurant, either. For some reason, the pho itself seems “clean” as well. What is “clean” pho, you ask? I’m not exactly sure how to explain it, but it has to do somewhat with the clarity of the broth, as well as the pearly whiteness of the tripe (most places have tripe with a slight, or not-so-slight, yellowish tinge to it). It’s probably just in my head (a lot of things are), but that’s OK with me!
A close second is a place called Pho Duy in Broomfield. The atmosphere “feels” a bit more authentic, if only for the hustle and bustle of snappy, Vietnamese-shouting waiters and a mostly asian clientel, but I prefer the laid back atmosphere and “cleaner” taste of Pho Saigon. That being said, the portions are definitely larger and they are open on Sundays (Pho Saigon is closed on Sundays). We usually eat here when we shop at the asian market next door.
Now if only someone would open a good Korean restaurant nearby…
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Mmmmm…Pho.
I second that:)